James vs Kayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Case

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kayce Rank #420

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #420 for Kayce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Kayce ___

  • Kayce James
  • Kayce Lee
  • Kayce Grant
  • Kayce Dean
  • Kayce Cole
  • Kayce Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kayce more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do James and Kayce mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kayce boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.

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